Washington, D.C. : United States Institute of Peace, 1992.
42 pages ; 28 cm.
Summary: “Contrary to alarmist headlines in recent weeks, violent upheavals in former Soviet Central Asia seem unlikely. Initial apprehensions regarding great instability and politico-religious unrest in that region, anticipated once the reins from Moscow were loosened, have thus far proved largely unfounded. Closer examination reveals that the excitement of freedom and the resurgence of Islam have been tempered in most cases by bother the…”—(Executive summary).
English
Soviet Occupation of Afghanistan (1979-1989).
,Afghanistan -- History -- Personal narratives.-- Soviet occupation, 1979-1989
,Afghanistan -- Politics and government -- 1973-1989.